#China

Model S/X • Feb 16, 2026

China moves to ban yoke steering wheels in new vehicles starting in 2027

China plans to ban yoke steering wheels in new vehicles starting in 2027, according to draft regulations. This means Tesla and other automakers would need to revert to traditional round steering wheels for cars sold in the Chinese market. For Tesla owners and enthusiasts, this signals a potential end to the yoke as a factory option in one of the world's largest automotive markets.

Latest • Feb 03, 2026

China Bans 'Hidden' Car Door Handles in Blow to Tesla Design.

Chinese regulators have banned hidden or flush door handles on new vehicles, a signature design feature of Tesla and other electric cars. This makes China the first country to impose such a restriction, citing safety concerns for users in emergencies. The rule is a direct challenge to Tesla's minimalist aesthetic and will force design changes for vehicles sold in this key market.

Latest • Feb 03, 2026

Tesla-inspired door handles prohibited under China’s new safety standard

China has banned hidden, flush-mounted door handles on new vehicles, a design popularized by Tesla. This new safety standard means future EVs sold in China must have traditional, protruding handles. For owners and enthusiasts, it signals the end of this specific sleek design feature on new cars in a major market.

Latest • Feb 02, 2026

China finalizes proposed ban on Tesla-style hidden door handles for safety

China has finalized a ban on flush, electronically-actuated door handles, effective January 1, 2027. This regulation targets the design popularized by Tesla, citing safety concerns. It will force Tesla and other EV makers to redesign their vehicles for the Chinese market.

Stock & Business • Jan 05, 2026

Tesla is starting to get squeezed by competition in China, confirms first year of sales decline

We finally have the full picture for Tesla’s 2025 out of Giga Shanghai, and while the headline wholesale numbers look spectacular, digging into the data reveals a significant milestone we’ve been warn...

Stock & Business • Nov 05, 2025

Tesla’s European and Chinese customers are staying away in droves

Sales tank as investors get ready to decide whether to make Musk a trillionaire.